Chief Tony Pierotti talks about the importance of having a defensible space around your home and some of the plants people should avoid. He also talks about the rather large increase in emergency dispatch services provided by Umatilla County. Pierotti also talks about the potential OSHA changes for fire service. Next, he talks about the small fire station located at the airport. Pierotti then mentions Business Oregon awarding seismic rehabilitation grants to emergency services across the state and how Pendleton Fire Station No. 2 on Southgate received just under $2.5 million.

<p>Chief Tony Pierotti talks about the importance of having a defensible space around your home and some of the plants people should avoid. He also talks about the rather large increase in emergency dispatch services provided by Umatilla County. Pierotti also talks about the potential OSHA changes for fire service. Next, he talks about the small fire station located at the airport. Pierotti then mentions Business Oregon awarding seismic rehabilitation grants to emergency services across the state and how Pendleton Fire Station No. 2 on Southgate received just under $2.5 million.</p>

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

<p>Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman</p>

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